Optometrists Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $137,390 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $66.05
10th percentile $47,090
90th percentile $166,800
Employed locally 40
National median $134,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,090
    25th
    $94,750
    50th (median)
    $137,390
    75th
    $164,500
    90th
    $166,800

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Optometrists salary vs area income 221% Median Optometrists salary is 121% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Optometrists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $176,930
    Asheville, NC $167,980
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $166,920
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $165,870
    Alaska $165,830
    Reno, NV $165,060

    Nearby metros — Optometrists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $160,460
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $140,880
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $137,660
    El Paso, TX $134,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,810
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $131,700

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,910
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,970
    Nurse Practitioners $119,990
    Pharmacists $140,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Optometrists make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Optometrists in Lubbock, TX is $66.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.55 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Optometrists salaries?

    The median Optometrists salary in Lubbock, TX is 1.9% above the national median of $134,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Optometrists in Lubbock?

    Entry-level Optometrists (10th percentile) earn around $47,090 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,750.